Scott Roger Jorgensen (born September 17, 1982) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Bantamweight division. A professional competitor since 2006, Jorgensen has also formerly competed for the UFC, WEC, and ShoXC.

Born in Utah and raised in Alaska and Idaho, Jorgensen began wrestling at the age of five, going on to become a two-time state champion as well as a two-time state runner-up at Eagle High School.[5][6] Jorgensen continued wrestling on a scholarship to Boise State University where he was a three-time Pac-10 Champion.[7]

Jorgensen has been diagnosed with vitiligo.[7] According to Jorgensen from an interview with MMARecap.com, "Its just a pigmentation disorder that basically my immune system fights off pigment cells and loses its color." In another interview, he talks about when he first noticed it happening. "It started in ninth grade. I noticed a small spot on my wrist and I didn't think much of it. My mom offered to take me to a doctor but I didn't want to go. It kind of bothered me because I didn't know how to explain it to people ... and some people were ignorant. So I just involved myself with what I do best, which is wrestling, and I've always had lots of friends. It got to the point where I decided you'll either accept me or you won't and if it's because of my skin then you've got bigger issues than I do. I just don't care, it doesn't bother me. It's something that makes me who I am. It is me and it's never hindered me in any way. It's funny to see people talk about it."[8]

Jorgensen made his WEC debut against Damacio Page at WEC 32, falling via unanimous decision, in a fight that has been reported as having Jorgensen suffering health problems from his vitiligo at the time of the fight. Jorgensen then went on to earn victories in his next two bouts against established veterans Kenji Osawa at WEC 35 and Frank Gomez at WEC 38.

Jorgensen dropped an extremely close split decision to Antonio Banuelos at WEC 41 in a bout that was described by Reed Harris as one of the best fights in all of 2009.[9]

Jorgensen was scheduled to fight Rafael Rebello on September 2, 2009 at WEC 43. However, Rebello was forced to withdraw due to injury and was replaced by Noah Thomas.[10] Jorgensen defeated Thomas via TKO in the first round.

Jorgensen next faced Eddie Wineland on June 8, 2012 at UFC on FX 3.[25] Wineland defeated Jorgenson via second-round knockout, notable for the fact it marked the first time that the durable Jorgensen had been stopped via strikes.[26] Their back and forth action earned both participants Fight of the Night honors.[27]

Jorgensen then faced John Albert on December 8, 2012 at UFC on Fox 5.[28] Jorgensen won the fight via submission in the first round earning Submission of the Night and Fight of the Night honors for his performance.[29][30]

It was announced on September 17 that Jorgensen would be moving down to Flyweight. He was expected to face Ian McCall on December 14, 2013 at UFC on Fox 9.[33] However, McCall was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by John Dodson.[34] Then on December 3, Dodson himself was forced from the bout after sustaining a knee injury.[35] Jorgensen instead faced promotional newcomer Zach Makovsky.[36] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[37]

Jorgensen faced Jussier Formiga on March 23, 2014 at UFC Fight Night 38.[38] Jorgensen lost the fight via submission in the first round. Formiga unintentionally butted Jorgensen's chin with the top of his skull, which went unnoticed by the referee and submitted the dazed Jorgensen via rear naked choke.[39] Jorgensen appealed the headbutt to the Brazilian Athletic Commission, however the result was upheld.[40]

Jorgensen was expected to face promotional newcomer Henry Cejudo on August 30, 2014 at UFC 177.[44] However, due to medical issues related to cutting weight, Cejudo was forced out the bout prior to the weigh-ins and Jorgensen was subsequently pulled from the event.[45][46]

Jorgensen faced Wilson Reis on October 25, 2014 at UFC 179.[47] Prior to the bout, Jorgensen missed weight and was fined 20% of his purse.[48] He lost the fight via submission in the first round.[49]